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A-Level Psychology (Edexcel)

Approaches, biopsychology, research methods and options. Edexcel board.

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Q1. Which type of conformity involves a genuine, private change in beliefs that persists even when the group is no longer present?
  • A.  Compliance
  • B.  Internalisation
  • C.  Identification
  • D.  Obedience
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✓ Answer: B. Internalisation
Internalisation is the deepest form of conformity, where the individual privately accepts the group's view and it becomes part of their own belief system. Compliance is only public and temporary, while identification involves adopting views because of valuing a group membership, not lasting private change.
Q2. Harlow's research with rhesus monkeys, raised with a wire mother dispensing milk and a soft cloth mother providing no food, found that the monkeys:
  • A.  Spent most time with the wire mother because it provided food
  • B.  Spent most time clinging to the cloth mother and only visited the wire mother to feed
  • C.  Showed no preference between the two surrogate mothers
  • D.  Avoided both surrogates and sought out real adult monkeys instead
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✓ Answer: B. Spent most time clinging to the cloth mother and only visited the wire mother to feed
Harlow found the infant monkeys overwhelmingly preferred the cloth-covered surrogate for comfort, only going to the wire mother to feed, demonstrating that contact comfort mattered more than food in forming attachment. This directly challenged learning theory's claim that attachment forms purely because a caregiver is associated with feeding.
Q3. What is a key methodological limitation of many circadian rhythm studies, such as those involving isolation from natural light?
  • A.  Small sample sizes and individual differences make it difficult to generalise findings
  • B.  They always involve large representative samples of the general population
  • C.  They eliminate the need to consider extraneous variables entirely
  • D.  They use only animal participants, so results cannot apply to humans at all
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✓ Answer: A. Small sample sizes and individual differences make it difficult to generalise findings
Many classic circadian rhythm studies, such as those isolating participants from natural light cues, use very small samples, which limits the ability to generalise findings to the wider population given individual differences in rhythm length. This is a recognised limitation when evaluating the reliability of such research.
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Social influence & memory · 37
Attachment & psychopathology · 35
Approaches & biopsychology · 36
Research methods · 36
Issues & debates · 37
Options — relationships, schizophrenia, aggression · 36

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the A-Level Psychology (Edexcel) cost?

Resit fee: Similar to first-time entry, typically £150-£400 per subject for private candidates. Late entry incurs higher surcharges, potentially doubling or trebling the fee. Rebooking after a fail: UK A-Level Psychology is examined only in the summer series (May/June)

How hard is it

What is the A-Level Psychology (Edexcel) pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: In 2026, the A*-E pass rate was 97.5%. The A*-C rate was 78.9%, and the A*/A rate was 28.3%

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the A-Level Psychology (Edexcel)?

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You need 24 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
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